Cheryl Cole voted most inspirational woman of Noughties

Cheryl Cole has been named the most inspirational woman of the Noughties in a poll.

The pop babe pipped the likes of The Queen and Jennifer Aniston, 41, to claim the first spot, reports The Daily Star.

More than 50 percent of the women who took part in the poll claimed the stunner was an idol because of her successful career, while more than a quarter rated her tops because of her natural beauty.

The poll - by cosmetic surgery website goodsurgeonguide.co.uk - named actress Dame Helen Mirren, 64, runner-up.

Chat show queen Oprah Winfrey, 56, came third, with Friends star Jennifer fourth. Fifth went to Katie Piper, 26, and The Queen was sixth.